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Parthun Family History

Parthun Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Harthun, Arthur, Parton, Parten, Warthen, Ramthun, Partain, Partin

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Where is the Parthun family from?

You can see how Parthun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parthun family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parthun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Parthun families living in British Columbia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Parthun's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Parthun families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parthun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Parthun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parthun. 100% of Parthun men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Parthun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Parthun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parthun census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 34 immigration records available for the last name Parthun. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Parthun. For the veterans among your Parthun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parthun lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Parthun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Parthun in 1950 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parthun ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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